Gerontechnology (3cr)

Code: C-02472-GERAEV400-3013

General information

Enrolment period: 22.04.2025 - 07.09.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 24.08.2025 - 11.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Credits: 3 cr

Institution: Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 0 - 20

Course: C-02472-GERAEV400

Objectives (course unit)

Students know where to seek information about gerontechnology. They become aware of the potential and limitations of user-oriented technology in the promotion of social engagement and functional capacity. Students are able to desribe ethical issues in the use of gerontechnology.

Content (course unit)

- concept of gerontecnology - user-oriented technology - devices, applications and services used in gerontechnology - Robotics and artificial intellugence - suistainable development - ethical questions in gerontechnology

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

virtual learning independently (moodle)

Learning materials

materials in moodle

Student workload

approximately 80 hours students work

Further information

Kiintiöt: Avoimen AMK:n yksittäiset: 5 Ristiinopiskelu, CO: 20